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Shadyside Mayor speaks candidly about future of village’s finances

SHADYSIDE — Mike Meintel addressed village residents Monday about last week’s election, which saw the village’s 1.35-mill levy voted down. During village council’s meeting Monday, Meintel addressed the public about the failure of the general fund levy. “The Shadyside village levy ...

Rotary celebrates 96 years, honors student leaders

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The St. Clairsville Noon Rotary Club celebrated its 96th anniversary Tuesday evening at the Rotary Shelter in Memorial Park. During the celebration, the club presented its annual scholarship to three St. Clairsville High School seniors: Taylor Tucker, Rachael Lampert and ...

Grants aim to spark tourism, celebrate history across Belmont County

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – The Belmont County Tourism Council Board of Directors is pleased to announce that nearly $120,000 has been awarded to 45 nonprofit organizations across Belmont County through its 2026 Grant Assistance Program. The GAP Grant Program is designed to help “fill in the gap” ...

Incumbent Laura Wakim Chapman gets GOP nod for West Virginia Senate District 1

WHEELING – Incumbent West Virginia Sen. Laura Wakim Chapman won the Republican nomination to the West Virginia Senate District 1 seat on Tuesday, setting up a tightly contested race in the Nov. 3 general election. Chapman defeated former Eagle Manufacturing President and CEO Joe Eddy, receiving 4,023 votes to Eddy’s 2,761. The winner will next face current Delegate Shawn Fluharty, D-Ohio, who ran uncontested for the Senate District 1 Democratic nomination on Tuesday. “I want to thank voters from the bottom of my heart for entrusting me again,” Chapman said. “Of course, we ...